Well, maybe it’s not THAT great, but it is a reveal and it is 2013!
This is the best “whole” kitchen shot I could get since I do not have an open floor plan. This shot would not have been possible in the old kitchen…you would have been staring at a closet door with a pantry on the other side.
This mini kitchen remodel was mainly to gain more counter space and get rid of that blue Formica counter top. And just because I wanted it, I allowed myself a new farm sink! You can see how it was installed here.
I don’t have a lot of comparison shots with the old kitchen, but I did my best to try to show you the “before and after” as much as possible. As you can see, we got a new fridge. I couldn’t wait to replace that side by side with a French door fridge. I purchased one for my last house and LOVED it, so I HAD to have one in my forever house.
In an effort to gain more counter space, we opted not to cut the 8′ counter where the cabinets ended. These corbels were added to ease the awkwardness of a counter just hanging out in space!
Just for the record, farm sinks are the BOMB!! Before I installed it, I wondered if it was too trendy and that I would regret it. I’m here to tell you that large bowl farm sinks are so amazing to do dishes in that I can’t imagine them going out of style. I mean, with the invention of the dishwasher, who needs two tiny sinks? Trust me when I say farm sinks rock!!
This shelf was originally purchased to go to the right of the cabinets, above the radiator and next to the window, in the picture below. It was completely lost and impractical, so we moved it here. I was lucky that it fit!
This is where the bulk of the reno took place. You can see the deconstruction here.
I had my contractor build the corner shelves instead of ordering ready-made shelves. It was wahahahahayyy cheaper. Originally, I had purchased some paint from the cabinet supplier to finish off these shelves, but when it came in spray paint form, I was annoyed. Good ol’ Sherwin Williams to the rescue. I took a drawer front in to the store and they were able to match the paint PERFECTLY!
I felt the upper cabinets on this wall were too small and not functional enough, so I threw out my plans to save them and ordered bigger shelves. I kept the bottom cabinets and they moved around the corner.
Everybody has a coffee station these days, don’t they?
If you haven’t been reading my blog for long, you’re probably wondering why I went around the corner instead of tearing out the entire wall, right? Check out this post and you’ll know why.
I finally figured out how to style these teeny, tiny, oddly shaped shelves with the help of a friend over the phone!
I made this sign specifically for this space using 3 different stencils from Maison de Stencil.
Once again, maximizing space and adding as much countertop as possible, we decided to add this bookcase. It also covered up an issue with the floor. Several places in this kitchen had missing hardwood and in its place was some kind of cement-like filler. This bookcase covered up one such place and so does the extended-out kick plate around the stove. An idea provided by my neighbor, Stacy. Thanks, Stacy!!
I bought this “Tom’s” snack rack on the Holiday Shopping Tour from Heaven and had no idea what I would do with it. I just knew I had to have it. I am so excited that it became my spice rack!!
This is how the kitchen looked when we saw the house for the first time.
This shows some of the changes we made to the kitchen and the butler’s pantry.
So, there it is in all its bright white glory!
The whole mini renovation cost $7700.00. Most of that was cabinets, sink, counter top and wood floor refinishing. Not bad, eh?
Next up, I’m looking for an organic, food safe way to stain my counter tops darker. I think I’ve found a way I’m going to try. Stay tuned!
Bye from the bungalow,
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Hi, I'm Jean. I live in historic Butte, Montana in a Craftsman home built in 1920. This blog is all about my adventures (and sometimes misadventures) in updating and decorating my house with antiques and vintage goods I find at garage sales, thrift stores, estate sales or wherever cool things from the past are waiting to be discovered.
It’s just GORGEOUS – love the way you’ve styled it!
And that wrap around counter is perfect – and the fawcet and the sink
and the subway tile and the curtain under the cupboard and the vintage signs
and the ………..
Well you get the picture, right ? LOL
Beautiful job!
Hugs,
Suzan
The pics do not do it justice..Standing in it “almost” made me want to cook, but I was more than happy to eat David’s wonderful leftovers for lunch.
Great job, Jean! I would definitely call this a “great kitchen makeover”. : ) Love how you wound up styling those corner shelves. I also love your big red sign! The farm sinks have been catching my eye lately. We are probably going to get new countertops and a new sink at some point this year. I probably won’t be able to use one though because we have a food disposal in a two sink stainless unit now. But I definitely need/want a deeper sink that what is currently here. Love the corbel solution, too. It looks like it was planned.
Lovely! Lots more storage, lots of beautiful shelves for display, lovely floor, fabulous sink – LOVE it!!
Great job of styling there! It is a great kitchen makeover. The corner shelves are lovely!!! And the sign!!!! What a great change from the green/peach(?) color when you moved in. Have a wonderful Thursday- xo Diana
Your kitchen turned out so nicely! It’s so warm and cozy and functional. I’ve never had a farmhouse sink, but in my last home I had a big sink not divided in two, and I LOVED it. I really miss it. I think what I like best, though, are your countertops. I love the look of butcher block.
It is beautiful. I love the corbels by the sink…and the silver looks fab on those shelves…
Looks Great! Love it. You did a very nice job and your posts are so funny!
Jean, its fantastic! I love it exactly as it is, with the lighter benchtops. You’ve done an amazing job and at such a great price! Well done! You’re an inspiration.
WOW! I’m having serious kitchen envy!! You had such great vision, and I love all the little ‘quirky’ details, like the Tom’s snack rack-Genius!! Just my style
Susan
jean,
this is so beautiful! i love your pops of red in vintage decor, how you styled those little corner shelves, the finishing touches (love the signage) and that lowes light you hung over the island. now that i see it in a kitchen, it may be the “one” for mine. the exhaust fan over your sink is the twin to mine as well as the countertops. i used natural tung oil mixed with citrus solvent for a non-toxic finish from the real milk paint company (a very green product) to finish my countertops. they have a dark tung oil that you can use as well. here’s the link in case anyone out there is interested: http://www.realmilkpaint.com/oil.html
i’m sure you’re glad its finished and well worth the wait (and some agony)!
judi
Nicely done with lots of character!
I need to go back and look at your photos again and again…there are so many wonderful touches to see!
Jean it turned out beautiful!!! And the phone-a-friend supplied the perfect solution for the shelves.
Bliss
What a beautiful kitchen…I love everything about it! Such wonderful vintage elements with the modern…it’s perfect! And the spice rack…be still my heart…what a great re-purpose!
Utterly charming!
On another note, if you ever see any vintage or antique world globes let me know. I just decided I have to start a collection of them.
Wow, what an amazing transformation! I love every one of the details right down to your spice rack. You have a very impressive salt and pepper shaker collection going on too. Love the sink…it will never go out of style. Thanks for sharing.
There’s not much I can add to all the compliments…..I love it! My sister just spent $20,000 on her all white, custom cabinets,granite counter tops type kitchen. I’m very happy for her b/c she lived with a nasty kitchen for 14 yrs. But I just love the vintage charm of your kitchen so much and the cost is so reasonable. Much more my style, my budget. I’m so glad your silver s/p shaker collection worked out, with those lovely tins, on those curio shelves. Great job,Jean!
Your kitchen looks wonderful and so charming with all your special treasures. The countertops are lovely.
Lovely! I love unique kitchen layouts and nooks ad crannies. My daughter and her husband live in a hundred yr old house, which was moved into the city from a farm. They still have a LOT of renos to do!
Just amazing! What a great kitchen. We use plain mineral oil to seal and protect our wooden countertops. Have to do this a couple of times a year. Slightly darkens (to a mid wood color) but does not stain like walnut stain, for example. Food safe. Try it on a cutting board first to see if you like it.Works for us!!
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Hi, Jean
I LOVE your kitchen! Every detail is perfect and love the corner pieces with the salt and pepper shakers. The tiles look lovely too. You, Mr. and your contractor did a great job. : )
Vanessa
Jean,
Where did you find your mini French bottle rack? I totally love those bottle racks and have wanted one for sooooo long, but am having trouble finding any {the smaller size would be better for me as I don’t have the space for the full size one. { I can’t even find a reproduction one!}
Thank you for any information you can provide.
A truly amazing job. You are to be commended for your patience as well as decorating skills. I have been looking around your blog for a couple of hours now…found you from Beneath My Heart. Fun blog.
that looks amazing! i love your increased counterspace, and your collections you are able to display without them being in the way. and it is so much lighter and brighter and i love your light fixtures too. so so good!
Love it!!! It is absolutely adorable. So much character and charm. And I totally agree with you about the farmhouse sink. I LOVE Mine!
How did I miss the reveal?????? Maybe because I’ve been up to my neck in board and batten! Looks absolutely GORGEOUS! And I love the price tag. Enjoy!
This kitchen makeover truly is amazing. Every details is so thoughtfully picked out,. You did an amazing job to say the least.
I love the paint color you used-would you mind sharing what it is?
Thanks!
Hi Jennie, the paint color is a very watered down (with white paint) drizzling mist by Valspar. You can see the drizzling mist wall color on my guest bedroom reveal post ….http://thebackyardbungalow.com/?p=938 We added about a can and a half of white paint to a gallon of drizzling mist, if I remember correctly.
What a great job you have done! I have wanted a farm sink for as long as I can remember and I am determined to have it this year! I also love the idea of the linen skirt below it, rather than cupboard doors. May I ask where you bought your lovely oil rubbed bronze tap for the sink? I also love your antique scales on the bookshelf, awesome! I was recently in Great Falls for my son’s hockey tournament (we live in Calgary, AB) and had the chance to hit some antique stores there….I just find your prices to be much more reasonable down in the States and you have more selection, I will be back! Congrats on your beautiful airy kitchen!
Your kitchen is wonderful, I love it. Can you tell me where you found your mug rack on your countertop?
Yes, I found it at World Market for $14.95!